Domestic violence in Uganda

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Domestic violence in Uganda is a problem as it is in many parts of Africa.[1]

There is a deep cultural belief in Uganda that it is socially acceptable to hit a woman to discipline a spouse.[2][3][4][5]

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  1. ^ "Sensitise Ugandans and enforce the existing laws against domestic violence". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 2014-03-24. 
  2. ^ "Are Women provocative". Independent. Retrieved 2014-03-24. 
  3. ^ "Ugandan domestic violence bill stalls". The Guardian. Retrieved 2014-03-24. 
  4. ^ "Domestic violence cases soar". New Vision. Retrieved 2014-03-24. 
  5. ^ "Uganda tackles wife-beating taboo". BBC. Retrieved 2014-03-24.